We are seeking a highly skilled JAVA Developer to join our team!The ideal candidate will have experience in Spring Boot, Microservices, Spring Core, REST Web Services, Core Java and PL/SQL. **In this role, you will:** + Lead the design and development of sophisticated software solutions using Spring Boot, Microservices, and Spring Core. + Oversee the implementation of REST Web Services to ensure flawless integration with existing systems. + Provide technical expertise in Core Java and PL/SQL to optimize application performance. + Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. + Ensure code quality through code reviews and automated testing. + Mentor and guide junior developers to improve their technical skills. + Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner. + Participate in architectural discussions to ensure scalability and reliability of applications. **What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):** + Must have 5+ years of experience in **Spring Core, REST, Web Service, Microservices, Spring BootPL/SQLCore Java.** + Possess a solid grasp of Docker Container Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. + Have hands-on experience with API Gateway Rest API and JSON Web Token. + Demonstrate expertise in Netflix Hystrix Eureka and Apache Log4J. + Show proficiency in Mockito Junit and automated testing frameworks. + Be skilled in Redis EHCache and performance optimization techniques. + Have experience with GITHUB Gradle and version control systems. + Team lead experience and Design experience is must. + Have experience with Maven and build automation tools. **What will help you stand out (preferred skills):** + Be knowledgeable in Spring Framework, Spring MVC and Spring Core. + Experience in the Cards and Payments domain is a plus. + Have a good understanding of SOAP-based web services and integration. + Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Have good communication and teamwork abilities. At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways! We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you an outstanding applicant and help us see how you'd be helpful to this role. Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. **Working arrangements** **:** We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in Client office in Toronto, Canada. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a balanced work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.